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Survival of the Thickest Season 2 Review: A Disappointing Return
Our review of 'Survival of the Thickest' Season 2 explores its disappointing return, examining how it mishandles representation and the commodification of Black art.
A Personal Reflection on the Timeless Wisdom of The Prophet
This personal reflection explores how The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran offers timeless insight on love, pain, humility, and justice. A book that whispers deep truths and lingers long after.
Read Books by Black Authors in may 2025
Explore the latest issue of The Reading List, spotlighting 10 fresh and essential reads by Black authors. From gripping thrillers to transformative essays and poetic memoirs, this curated selection inspires conversation and reflection.
Zion : un film guadeloupéen bouleversant entre mémoire, béton et gwoka
Zion est un film rare, tourné en Guadeloupe, porté par la langue créole, la mémoire du gwoka, et la colère d’une jeunesse prise au piège de la violence et du béton.
Être noir depuis toujours : réflexions critiques après une masterclass
Après avoir assisté à la masterclass de Binkady-Emmanuel Hié, Nous questionons la récupération des luttes noires, l'effacement des voix historiques, et la violence subtile d’un discours racial aseptisé.
The White Lotus Season 3 Finale Dissected
In Part 1 of our finale critique series, we break down the hollow performance of friendship in The White Lotus Season 3’s final dinner scene. Authenticity lost, empathy ignored.
Why Transcendent Kingdom Didn’t Resonate With Me Like Homegoing Did
Yaa Gyasi’s Transcendent Kingdom is a deeply introspective novel exploring faith, science, and addiction. While beautifully written, it didn’t impact me as much as Homegoing. Here's why.
Read Books by Black Authors in April 2025
The Reading List #4 showcases April's most compelling releases by Black authors. Dive into stories of resilience, memory, activism, and imagination that illuminate Black culture and history.
Seven Days in June by Tia Williams – A Powerful Story of Love, Healing & Identity
Tia Williams’ Seven Days in June is more than a love story—it’s a powerful exploration of trauma, resilience, and second chances. With unforgettable characters and a deeply emotional narrative, this novel masterfully balances heartbreak, hope, and healing.
The Cult of Queuing
Tired of waiting in lines for the latest trends? Learn why the cult of queuing is overrated and how true experiences happen off the beaten path.
Bring Back Segregation
Black-owned businesses once thrived in self-sustaining communities. Did integration weaken Black economic power? Discover the historical and modern implications of desegregation on Black wealth.
Raymond Saunders & Frank Walter: Rediscovering Two Overlooked Black Artists
Raymond Saunders and Frank Walter used abstraction, symbolism, and storytelling to critique race, power, and exclusion. Learn how their art, once ignored, is finally receiving recognition.
